New trash cans at the beach.
Two issues have been a subject of some ocnsternation to visitors at the Hacienda. The first is the condition of the roads leading to the house. Both the road to Villa Elisa and the road to Estero Hondo are unpaved and can be kind of rough, and rainy periods make for very sloppy driving. The other issue that sometimes mars the impression of guests is the pernicious problem of trash. Litter just seems to gather in all the most obvious places, especially after busy weekends or holidays.
With regard to the condition of the roads there has been lots of activity between the beach and La Isabella. The quality of the road bed is already much better and there is even reason to believe that pavement may be forthcoming in the foreseeable future. This, of course, will be a mixed blessing. Better roads will bring more traffic, but on balance that will be a benefit to the community.
The road to Estero Hondo
To address the trash issue Henry has been instrumental as president of the beach association in raising funds for the purchase of 100 new trash cans and some signs encouraging their use. These cans are now all along the main beach and seem to be helping. The association will still have to address the challenge of litter in marginal and fringe areas such as the access to the beach and the area by the rocks at the far end, but the current initiative is a very significant first step. Ultimately, resolution of the trash issue will require constant support and encouragement from all of us who so love this special part of the world. Let us not be deterred by a few setbacks we we are clearly headed in the right direction to preserve the natural beauty of the bay and the beaches.
Part of what we all love about La Ensenada is that things do not change quickly. If this part of the coast were to go the way of other beach resorts we would all regret it terribly. Let us accept that change comes slowly and encourage the changes that are in the community’s best interest. These are certainly two that should get unqualified support and encouragement.
